Your Donations Help Habitat for Humanity Build Homes, Communities, and Hope
How to Donate:
Drop off your donation
Drop off your donation Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at either of our convenient metro locations:
Schedule a FREE donation pickup
We provide free pickup of qualifying donations within the Des Moines metro. Use our easy scheduling tool to plan your pickup today.
Request FREE Cabinet Removal
Save time and money on your kitchen renovation with this free service for qualifying donations.
What can I donate?
What can I donate?
Appliances
Refrigerators
Freezers
Ranges and Stoves
Microwaves
Dishwasher
Washers
Dryers
Need to be 100% working, clean inside, with all components (knobs, handles, etc.)
Bath
Bathtubs – no cracks or chips in the finish.
Faucets
Jet tubs – New or like new only
Shower doors – complete with tracks and clean
Vanities
Medicine cabinets
Vanity tops and sinks – free of chips, rust or heavy scratches. No cracks around the drain, no stains or burns
Toilets – complete with stool and tank with lid, no cracks, no chips.
Blinds and Curtain Rods
Blinds – only new ones marked as child safe (no dangling cords)
Curtain rods – need to be complete with ends/finials
Cabinets
Cabinet sets
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Individual cabinets
Cabinet hardware
Individual cabinet doors and drawers – cannot be painted, unless new
No damage or water damage, must include all doors and drawers
Doors
Residential doors only.
Exterior doors – no rot, holes, excessive dents etc.
Interior doors:
- Hollow core – unpainted, without cracks, chips or holes
- Solid-Core or Antique doors – No water damage
Patio doors – in excellent condition, must be complete with frame, no rotting frames
Storm doors – in excellent condition, must include frame and all parts
Flooring
Minimum of 3 complete boxes, not used, unless it is salvaged hardwood and de-nailed
Single full boxes of mosaics or decorative tile accepted
No used carpet, carpet pad, rugs, laminate
Furnaces, A/C units, Window Air Conditioners, Heaters, Fireplaces
Need to be 100% working
A/C units: less than 15 years old and does not use R-22 coolant, should have certified tag that states the unit is properly sealed
Fireplaces: only new or “like new”
Furniture
Accepted Furniture:
- Tables
- Chairs (must be very clean. No tears)
- Couches (must be very clean. No tears)
- Bookcases / Shelving
- Dressers & Nighstands
Not Currently Accepting:
- Mattresses
- Box Springs
- Desks
- Headboards
- Futons
- Entertainment Centers
- China Cabinets / Hutches
Garage Doors
No wood garage doors
No dents or damage
Hardware
Nails
Screws
Door Knobs
Hinges, Knobs, & Drawer Slides
Joist Hangers
Brackets
Insulation
Must be new in retail packaging
Lawn and Garden
All equipment must be in working condition
Lawn mowers
Weed Eaters
Chainsaws
Garden Tools
Fencing
Flower Pots / Planters
Wheelbarrows
Snowblowers
Landscaping Blocks, Bricks, and Pavers
Pickups of large quantities must be on pallets
No halves or broken pieces
Lighting
Chandeliers
Lamps
Sconces
Flush Mount
Semi-Flush Lights
Pendants
Bathroom/Vanity Lighting
Residential lighting – no fluorescent fixtures, bulbs, or ballasts
No Commercial lighting
Lumber / Trim
De-nailed, clean, must be at least 6’ in length
Mirrors and Glass
Must be framed, no sheets of glass
Paints and Stains
Latex only, no oil-based materials. Less than 5 years old
Must be at least 90% full, no rust on cans, never frozen, no hazardous/flammable, no partial cans of spray paint
Pipe, PVC, and Conduit
Needs to be 4 inches or less in diameter, 6 feet in length or longer, nothing commercial
PVC fittings - clean and new only
Shelving
Shelving units and individual shelves
Shingles
Complete bundles, no cut pieces
Tools
Working Power Tools
Hand Tools
Siding
Must be new and complete boxes
Windows
Wood – must be new
Vinyl – must be 3 foot x 5 foot or smaller, used are accepted
Antique window sashes are accepted
Items Not Accepted
Broken items
Electronics
Pressurized canisters
Non-working tool batteries
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Behind every purchase, a purpose
Learn more about our missionEvery donation to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore helps fuel our mission to build homes, communities, and hope. Last year, our ReStores funded the equivalent of more than 19 affordable homes.